This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Turkey, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Introduction * Area * Climate * Rivers * Major Cities * Istanbul * Ankara * Izmir * Bursa * Adana * History * The Early Ottoman Empire * The Demise of the Ottoman Empire * The Republic of Turkey * Recent Events * Government * The Executive Branch * The Legislative Branch * The Judicial Branch * Media * Print and Broadcast Media * Internet Control * Economy * Agriculture * Industry and Manufacturing * Service Sector * Ethnic Groups * Turks * Kurds * Laz * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Introduction * Major Religions * Islam (The Sunnis) * Sufism * The Shi'ites and Alevi * Religion in Government * Religion in Daily Life * Religious Holidays and Celebrations * Places of Worship * Behavior in Places of Worship * Mosques * Cemevis * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Introduction * Honor and Values * Greetings * Male-Female Relationships * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Eating Habits and Types of Food * Eating Customs * Turkish Food * Dress Codes * Nonreligious Celebrations (Holidays) * New Year's Day * National Sovereignty and Children's Day * Labor and Solidarity Day * Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day * Victory Day * Republic Day * Dos and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE * Introduction * Urbanization Issues * Work Problems in Urban Areas * Education and Schools * Health Issues * Healthcare and Hospitals * Pharmacies * Transportation * Buses and Trams * Dolmus * Taxis * Trains * Ferries * Cars * Air * Restaurants * The Marketplace * Markets and Shopping * Money and Bargaining * Street Crime and Safety * Street Vendors and Beggars * Street Vendors * Beggars * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: RURAL LIFE * Introduction * Land Distribution and Ownership * Rural Economy * Rural Transportation * Cars * Buses * Health Issues * Education * Village Life * Community Leaders and Law Enforcement * Checkpoints * Landmines * Chapter 5 Assessment * CHAPTER 6: FAMILY LIFE * Introduction * Typical Household * Male-Female Interactions in the Family * Status of the Elderly * Social Customs * Marriage * Children * Naming Conventions * Divorce * Funerals * CHAPTER 1: GEOGRAPHY * Introduction * Geographical Divisions * Black Sea Region * Aegean Region * Mediterranean Region * Central Region * Anatolian Plateau * The Eastern Highlands (Anti-Taurus Mountains) * Arabian Platform * Climate * Bodies of Water * Lake Van (Van Golii) * Lake Tuz (Tuz Golii) * Lake Beysehir * Euphrates River (Firat Nehri) * Tigris River (Dicle) * Kizil River (Kizil Irmak) * Others * Major Cities * Istanbul * Ankara * Izmir * Bursa * Adana * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * CHAPTER 1 ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 2: HISTORY * Introduction * Origins of the Turkish People * The Seljuk State * The Ottoman Era * Founding of the Empire * An Empire in Decline * Nationalism and World War I * The Founding of the Turkish Republic * Post-Ataturk Governance * The Country in Crisis * The Reemergence of Islam in Politics * Recent Developments * CHAPTER 2 ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 3: ECONOMY * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry and Manufacturing * Natural Resources * Energy * Pipelines * Free Trade * Foreign Investment * Banking * Tourism * Standard of Living * Outlook * CHAPTER 3 ASSESSMENT * CHAPTER 4: SOCIETY * Introduction * Ethnic Groups *...